Persists Meaning in English

word · lemma: persist

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Definition

To continue to exist, happen, or do something for a long time, especially when it is difficult or someone tries to stop it.

Usage & Nuances

More formal; often used for problems, feelings, habits, or actions that continue despite challenges. Common collocations: 'pain persists', 'problem persists', 'if the symptom persists'. Not used for temporary or one-time events.

• Spanish: persiste - continúa
• Portuguese (BR): persiste - continua
• Portuguese (PT): persiste - continua
• Chinese (Simplified): 持续 - 坚持
• Chinese (Traditional): 持續 - 堅持
• Hindi: जारी रहता है - दृढ़ रहता है
• Arabic: يستمر - يثابر
• Bengali: অব্যাহত থাকে - স্থায়ী থাকে
• Russian: сохраняется - продолжается - не проходит
• Japanese: 続く - 持続する
• Vietnamese: kéo dài - vẫn còn
• Korean: 지속되다 - 계속되다
• Turkish: devam eder - sürer
• Urdu: برقرار رہنا - قائم رہنا
• Indonesian: bertahan - tetap ada

Example Sentences

The pain persists even after I took the medicine.

basic

She persists with her training even when she's tired.

natural

Rumor persists that the company is in trouble.

natural

If the problem persists, call your doctor.

basic

The rain persists all day.

basic

No matter what I do, the headache just persists.

natural